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Lot 408: Two Italian Long Guns

Two Italian Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2010

Lot 408: Two Italian Long Guns

Two Italian Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2010

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500

A) Italian Youth Training Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Italian
Model: Boys Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6 mm
Barrel: 14 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 10308
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 83
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Dated "1931-IX" on the upper left side of the chamber. This carbine is a scaled down version of the issue type, and some sources believe they were only intended for firing blanks. Adjustable rear sight, marked "F.N.A. / BRESCIA" on top flat, Fascist symbol on the receiver ring, stock numbered to gun. With a folding blunt tip spike bayonet.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with a smooth brown patina with scattered traces of original blue finish remaining. Wood is fine with cracked wrist and "V" carved on buttstock (right side), along with some scattered minor dings.



B) Rare Nazi Proofed Italian Carcano Model 1938 Carbine

Manufacturer: Carcano
Model: 1938
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 X 57
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 10308
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 83
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

"Rare Volksturm" Carcano converted to 8x57 caliber. Top of barrel is marked "BERETTA / GARDONE", with "UK9072" over the serial number on left side and "1941-XX" and a Nazi eagle/swastika test proof on the right side of the barrel. Receiver marked Hk (in oval). Fixed sights and folding bayonet. Left side of stock near receiver is stamped "K 1001" and left side of buttstock is stamped "TM / 2851", with an "eagle/WaA" proof on the underside.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The carbine retains 95% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with some minor spotting. The wood is fine with some minor dings and scratches



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